Using a systematic review in clinical decision making: a pilot parallel, randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence suggests that systematic reviews are used infrequently by physicians in clinical decision-making. One proposed solution is to create filtered resources so that information is validated and refined in order to be read quickly. Two shortened systematic review formats were developed to enhance their use in clinical decision-making.

Methods

To prepare for a full-scale trial, we conducted a pilot study to test methods and procedures in order to refine the processes. A recruitment email was sent to physicians practicing full- or part-time in family medicine or general internal medicine. The pilot study took place in an online environment and eligible physicians were randomized to one of the systematic review formats (shortened or full-length) and instructed to

SUBMITTER: Perrier L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4542122 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature